Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce: A Fresh & Flavorful Dish

Salmon Balls with Creamy Avocado Sauce: A Fresh & Flavorful Dish

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min Total Time: 40 min
Yield: 18 servings Category: Appetizers Cuisine: American Diet: Paleo

Description

Description Bright, approachable salmon balls paired with a silky avocado-lime sauce, perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh salmon or 2 cans salmon
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, for cooking
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp cilantro or parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  1. Prepare the salmon by cooking fresh salmon until just cooked through or draining canned salmon.
  2. In a bowl, combine flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley or cilantro, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, paprika, and seasonings. Mix gently.
  3. Shape the mixture into uniform balls (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each).
  4. Cook in olive oil in a skillet until golden brown on all sides or bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
  5. Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro or parsley, and seasoning until smooth for the sauce.
  6. Serve the salmon balls topped with avocado sauce and garnish with extra herbs and lime.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter texture. Make the avocado sauce fresh for best flavor.